On May 19, high-spirited crowds congregated outside Windsor Castle to witness an event for the history books - the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
Meanwhile, 6000 miles away in the sparkling surroundings of the Conrad Tokyo, friends and acquaintances of the BCCJ gathered to cheer, whoop, shout and sing along with the Royal proceedings.
As the happy couple tied the knot in spectacular, modern fashion, there was no shortage of special moments. From Bishop Curry's uninhibited 14-minute speech accompanied by lively expressions from the Royal family, to the breaks-from-tradition that rippled throughout the event - and all on a day when even the British weather behaved.
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On the afternoon of June 14, we will hold an interactive workshop to examine and explore the key issues that are creating stress and uncertainty for BCCJ member firms in 2018. This is an opportunity to share your concerns with others who are operating in similar situations, and work together to formulate solutions for getting a good night’s sleep.

The BCCJ's 51 Nights are "just for fun" networking evenings where BCCJ members can reconnect with old friends and meet new contacts.
Join us on June 15 for an evening of informal networking with around 40 guests, amid the effortlessly stylish ambience of Andaz's BeBu Bar.

You are invited to join the next Annual BCCJ Golf Day, to be held at the Gold Tochigi President's Country Club on June 24 (Sunday) 2018. The Jack Nicklaus-designed course is one of the most scenic around and, at the same time, easy to play!

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Welcome to the British Chamber of Commerce in Japan

The BCCJ welcomes members of all nationalities. Our five membership categories provide a range of options to suit every eligible company and individual in Japan, and non-resident members are also welcome.

On the afternoon of June 14, we will hold an interactive workshop to examine and explore the key issues that are creating stress and uncertainty for BCCJ member firms in 2018. This is an opportunity to share your concerns with others who are operating in similar situations, and work together to formulate solutions for getting a good night’s sleep.

The BCCJ's 51 Nights are "just for fun" networking evenings where BCCJ members can reconnect with old friends and meet new contacts.
Join us on June 15 for an evening of informal networking with around 40 guests, amid the effortlessly stylish ambience of Andaz's BeBu Bar.

You are invited to join the next Annual BCCJ Golf Day, to be held at the Gold Tochigi President's Country Club on June 24 (Sunday) 2018. The Jack Nicklaus-designed course is one of the most scenic around and, at the same time, easy to play!

Ahead of the BCCJ’s Diversity Drill Down Hackathon on 30th May, we consider why D&I matters to firms and how can they achieve it. Successful D&I management brings "different experiences, perspectives and approaches" and helps companies' makes "better quality decisions, often faster, and in a more fact-based manner”.
We take a look at why D&I should matter with a focus on Japan, and how to successfully incorporate it.

In the age of technological globalisation, it is more pertinent than ever for Japan to create a strong online infrastructure for the upcoming 2020 Tokyo Olympics and 2019 Rugby World Cup. It will be a victory for both athletes and online consumers alike.

The optimism of future business in Japan became clear from 33rd Business Confidence Survey, conducted by the FCIJ (Foreign Chambers in Japan). The index for both past sales performance and sales forecast showed positive growth, and some of the major challenges in the Japanese market were revealed from the survey.

Eighty-seven-year-old Ichiro Urushibara may have spent only the first decade of his life in the UK, but the experience was the seed for a remarkable life in Japan—in media, commerce and international relations.
Though his curriculum vitae includes employment at some of Japan’s biggest corporate names and respected institutions, as well as involvement in overseas liaison activities, Urushibara’s early years were difficult.